GIRLS’ HEAD SOFTBALL COACH

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sport Duties
  • Demonstrate the ability to teach and coach young people in the fundamentals and techniques of softball.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate competitive drive to develop and maintain a strong softball program.
  • Demonstrate desire to constantly improve the program and overall sports program at West High School.
  • Demonstrate ability to motivate student-athletes to be the best they can be on the court and in the classroom.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate with all stakeholders including but not limited to administration, staff, students, and booster club.
  • Support the strength and conditioning coordinator to ensure proper conditioning and weight training for our student athletes.
  • Provide adequate supervision before, during and after practices/matches.
• School Duties
  • Lead by example demonstrating high character and solid moral background.
  • Promote other programs at West High School and encourage to participate in other activities.
  • Work with Athletic Boosters in working concession stands throughout the year, and willing to attend one meeting per academic year.
• Feeder Programs
  • Assist to offer a complete and dedicated effort toward the development of softball at every age level.
  • Assist at one coach's clinic and one youth camp per calendar year.
  • Assist in the Davenport West High Athletic Boosters youth summer sports camp.
  • Any duties as assigned by head coach, and administration.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather.
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment

• Noise level is quiet to loud.
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.
• Substance-free environment.
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Iowa Coaching Authorization or Iowa Teaching License with Coaching Endorsement.
• Experience with competition/success at the state level is desired.
• Complete online application including a resume and 3 letters of reference.
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.